Awake in the Wild: Mindfulness in Nature as a Path of Self-Discovery“Nature deficit disorder” has become an increasingly challenging problem in our hypermodern world. In Awake in the Wild, Mark Coleman shows seekers how to remedy this widespread malady by reconnecting with nature through Buddhism. Each short (two to three pages) chapter includes a concrete nature meditation relating to such topics as Attuning to the Natural World, Reflecting the Rhythms of Nature, Walking with Compassion, Releasing the Inner Noise, Freeing the Animal Within, Coming into the Peace of Wild Things, Weathering the Storms of Life, and more. Incorporating anecdotes from the author’s many nature retreats, Buddhist wisdom and teachings, important nature writings by others, and nature itself, the book invites readers to participate in, not just observe, nature; develop a loving connection with the earth as a form of environmental activism; decrease urban alienation through experiencing nature; embody nature’s peaceful presence; and connect with ancient spiritual wisdom through nature meditations. |
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... present to the jewels of the earth. Meditation trains us to work skillfully with obstacles, thoughts, and emotional patterns that interfere with our being able to rest at peace with full presence, wherever we are. It allows us to be ...
... present to the jewels of the earth. Meditation trains us to work skillfully with obstacles, thoughts, and emotional patterns that interfere with our being able to rest at peace with full presence, wherever we are. It allows us to be ...
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... present. Teaching. from. Experience. My own life path has involved a long inner journey of meditation and an outer journey of living, camping, hiking, and backpacking in the wilderness. I've spent the past twenty years exploring the path ...
... present. Teaching. from. Experience. My own life path has involved a long inner journey of meditation and an outer journey of living, camping, hiking, and backpacking in the wilderness. I've spent the past twenty years exploring the path ...
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... present, which can be cultivated through meditation practice. In a mindful state, we don't just look with our eyes; we are present with all the senses. Listening with our eyes and 1.
... present, which can be cultivated through meditation practice. In a mindful state, we don't just look with our eyes; we are present with all the senses. Listening with our eyes and 1.
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Mindfulness in Nature as a Path of Self-Discovery Mark Coleman. present with all the senses. Listening with our eyes and seeing with our ears teaches us how to open our hearts and minds to a deeper level of receptivity and listening ...
Mindfulness in Nature as a Path of Self-Discovery Mark Coleman. present with all the senses. Listening with our eyes and seeing with our ears teaches us how to open our hearts and minds to a deeper level of receptivity and listening ...
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... present to what is happening in our direct experience, unfiltered by thoughts, concepts, or preferences. Mindfulness is a nonjudgmental, noninterfering attention. Once we cultivate mindfulness through meditation, we can begin to bring ...
... present to what is happening in our direct experience, unfiltered by thoughts, concepts, or preferences. Mindfulness is a nonjudgmental, noninterfering attention. Once we cultivate mindfulness through meditation, we can begin to bring ...
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Awake in the Wild: Mindfulness in Nature as a Path of Self-Discovery Mark Coleman Limited preview - 2010 |
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